The Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at the University of Maine has launched Season 5 of its podcast, Maine Policy Matters. It was created to make public policy information more accessible to policymakers; government, business and nonprofit leaders; and the general public. The podcast features interviews with experts on timely topics relevant to Maine. Season […]
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Thomas College recognizes honor list students
WATERVILLE — Thomas College has named the following undergraduate students to its 2023 fall honors lists. President’s List (3.80-4.0 GPA) Lindsey Irene Adams, Serenia Violet Ahumada, Ephraim Fosu Akrofi, Zainab Albraihi, Elena Marie Alderman, Jackson Bryce Arbour, Zoe Mae Austin, Brianne Michelle Benecke, Abigail A. Beyor, Maximilian Orest Bojarski, Chloe Rose Bolduc and Madison Shaw […]
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Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program seeks volunteers
The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates program is set to hold its spring training for volunteer advocates Monday through Friday, March 11-15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem in Maine child protection cases. Trainees may participate virtually or in person. For those who wish to […]
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WinterKids Downhill 24 taking registrations for upcoming challenge
CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Registration is open for the 12th annual WinterKids Downhill 24. The event is set for Thursday and Friday, Feb. 29 and March 1, at Sugarloaf at 5092 Access Road. Presented by Agren and Zachau Construction, the 24-hour ski and snowboard challenge raises money for WinterKids programs to help more youth build healthy […]
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Online talk about Rachel Carson set for Jan. 25
Best selling author, scientist, and conservationist Rachel Carson was an unlikely individual to become the spark that ignited the environmental movement of today. In an online talk set for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, Barbara St. John Vickery will explain how this shy, retiring, and humble person who lacked the usual scientific credentials, would later […]
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Auburn-based food bank issues grants to healthcare, school partners
AUBURN — Each year, Good Shepherd Food Bank offers the opportunity for school and healthcare partners to apply for Capacity Building Grants. The purpose of this program is to support partners looking to increase the amount of healthy food they’re able to distribute through their programs and to increase the number of individuals they serve. […]
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Registration open for Thomas College’s Thomas Cup 2024
WATERVILLE — High school students are invited to Thomas College’s ninth annual Thomas Cup 2024. The all-nighter is set for Friday and Saturday, March 29-30, at the 180 West River Road college. The Thomas Cup is a free event in which teams of five students compete in science, technology, engineering and innovation competitions for the […]
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Country music hall seeks video entries for guitar contest
MECHANIC FALLS — The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s third annual Student Guitar Competition is open to Maine high school students in grades 9 through 12. Contestants are required to submit a video of their performance by Friday, March 1, to be judged by members of the hall’s executive board. The grand […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Sessions are set for 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6, at the University of Maine at Lewiston-Auburn Center, 51 Westminster […]
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Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp set for Feb. 3
Spectators at Dysart’s on Coldbrook Road in Hermon can expect to see a parade of Pine Tree Camp Egg Riders on Saturday, Feb. 3, at the 51st Dysart’s Snowmobile Ride-In for Pine Tree Camp. The event continues the more than 50-year tradition of riders stuffing raw eggs in their snowmobile suits before the ride. Each […]